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Aurora Scavenger Hunt

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Embark on an exciting scavenger hunt adventure through Aurora's City of Lights! Explore Downtown Aurora, solve riddles, and conquer challenges at iconic spots like the Paramount Theatre and Stolp Island. This interactive walking tour guarantees fun, flexibility, and friendly competition for everyone.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Aurora. This top rated Aurora Illinois Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 1.12 miles and has 9 stops.

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Activity Info: Aurora Scavenger Hunt

Aurora, known as the City of Lights, is a vibrant hub in the Fox River Valley. It's historic Stolp Island and bustling downtown offer a perfect backdrop for exploration. On this hunt, you will discover landmarks like the German-American Bank Building and SciTech Hands-On Museum while completing missions. Whether you are a local or visitor, this adventure showcases Aurora's unique charm, making it a must-do experience.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

Paramount Theatre

Uncover the Paramount Theatre's opulent past on your scavenger hunt. Engage with it's unique architecture through fun challenges—a cultural icon in Aurora waiting to be explored.

GAR Memorial Building

Explore the GAR Memorial Building, a Gothic Revival gem in Aurora. Uncover fun facts about it's role as a Civil War tribute and library. This landmark is perfect for photo challenges and riddles.

German-American Bank Building

Visit the German-American Bank Building, a Prairie-style marvel by Elmslie. Dive into Aurora's financial history with engaging trivia and photo challenges at this architectural delight.

Joseph and Samuel McCarty

Celebrate the McCarty brothers' legacy at their historic plaque. Discover teamwork tales and local trivia as you explore Aurora’s roots—each step here feels like living history on your scavenger hunt.

The City of Lights

Illuminate your scavenger hunt at The City of Lights plaque. Solve riddles where Aurora first shone bright with street lights, transforming commerce and safety—a must-see on your walking tour.

Old Second National Bank

Marvel at Old Second National Bank's Prairie style by Elmslie. Capture it's terra cotta details and uncover murals depicting early Aurora—a treasure trove for photo missions and historical insights.

Former U.S. Post Office

Step into history at the Former U.S. Post Office in downtown Aurora. It's classic architecture offers clues for puzzles while unveiling hidden gems—ideal for an engaging scavenger hunt experience.

ISAAC²

Witness ISAAC²'s mesmerizing dance of science and art on your hunt. This interactive fountain adds excitement to challenges with it's gravity-defying obelisks—a splash of wonder in downtown Aurora.

Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall

Visit Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall, steeped in Civil War history. It's Gothic Revival style inspires riddles—a must-see landmark that enriches any scavenger hunt journey through Aurora.

How the Aurora Illinois Scavenger Hunt works

Grab your phone and dive into the Aurora Illinois Scavenger Hunt! Use our app to solve riddles and complete photo challenges across downtown. Earn points as you explore hidden gems like RiverEdge Park. Compete with others on our leaderboard for ultimate bragging rights! It is intuitive and mobile-friendly—perfect for discovering Aurora's secrets.

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More details

Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

Starting Area: 23 E Downer Pl, Aurora, IL 60505, USA

Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 1.12 Mi (1.81 KM)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None


Custom Events For Aurora Scavenger Hunt

The Aurora scavaHunt is perfect for any occasion! Celebrate birthdays or bachelorette parties with a thrilling downtown adventure. Ideal for weekend outings or date nights too! Customize your experience with varied challenges that promote teamwork and bonding in the heart of Hollywood Casino Town.

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Engage with your team by going spot to spot on an epic team building scavenger hunt!

Earn The Aurora Illinois Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love some friendly rivalry? In the Aurora Illinois Scavenger Hunt, engage in photo challenges at spots like Phillips Park Zoo Spot or trivia at Old Second National Bank. Work together to solve puzzles and climb to the top of our leaderboard—earn ultimate bragging rights while exploring the city center!

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Max Power

Team: Max Power

Score: 2481
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For the Lolz

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2378
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1st not Last

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2128

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Reviews for Aurora Illinois Scavenger Hunt: Aurora Scavenger Hunt

5 star reviews

Discovering Aurora’s treasures with friends was incredible. Highlights included the Former US Post Office and Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall!

Amelia Brown

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The Aurora scavenger hunt was a blast exploring hidden gems! Walking through historic sites like Joseph and Samuel McCarty statues was an outdoor treat.

Henry Johnson

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A fantastic family adventure around downtown Aurora! The kids loved the challenges, especially at places like Old Second National Bank and GAR Memorial Building.

Charlotte Smith

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Had an amazing date with the Aurora Scavenger Hunt. Solving puzzles in The City of Lights and seeing landmarks like ISAAC² made it truly memorable.

Oliver Davis

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Exploring Aurora's downtown on the scavenger hunt was such a fun day out! Loved discovering spots like the Paramount Theatre and the German-American Bank Building.

Eleanor Miller

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Aurora Scavenger Hunt showed us the best of Downtown. The journey from German-American Bank to Old Second National was full of surprises and history.

Dakota Reed

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Exploring Aurora's hidden gems was thrilling. Solving puzzles around Joseph and Samuel McCarty statues made it unforgettable for our family adventure.

Casey Lee

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What an exciting walking tour through Downtown! We explored iconic places like ISAAC² and GAR Memorial Building. A perfect date idea in the City of Lights.

Riley Johnson

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The scavenger hunt in Aurora was a great thing to do. We loved discovering landmarks like the Paramount Theatre while solving fun challenges downtown.

Jordan Baker

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I had a blast exploring Aurora Scavenger Hunt! The mix of riddles and clues at spots like the Former Post Office made Downtown truly come alive.

Avery Smith

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Visiting Aurora? This scavenger hunt is a must-do! We learned local history and found points of interest around town with ease and excitement.

Sophia Greenwood

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Loved discovering Joseph and Samuel McCarty sites in Downtown. This scavenger hunt offered an engaging tour of Aurora's unique history.

Lucas Parker

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Great way to explore Downtown! Walking tour took us to hidden gems like the Paramount Theatre, making it a fantastic outdoor activity.

Olivia Henderson

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Perfect date idea exploring Downtown Aurora, we solved clues at the German-American Bank Building and had fun challenges around historic spots.

Jake Richards

5 star reviews

This Aurora scavenger hunt was a blast! Exploring the City of Lights and spots like the Grand Army Memorial made for an unforgettable family outing.

Emily Morris

5 star reviews

We discovered so much about Downtown Aurora on this walking tour. Uncovering local history at Grand Army of the Republic Memorial Hall was truly engaging.

Ava Russell

5 star reviews

Our date night was unforgettable thanks to the scavenger hunt in Downtown Aurora. We enjoyed exploring landmarks like ISAAC² and the Former U.S. Post Office.

Oliver Bennett

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What a fun outdoor activity in Downtown Aurora. The scavenger hunt took us to amazing spots like Paramount Theatre and Joseph and Samuel McCarty's area.

Sophie Hayes

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The Aurora Scavenger Hunt is a perfect family adventure. My kids loved discovering hidden gems around German-American Bank Building and GAR Memorial Hall.

Lucas Foster

5 star reviews

Exploring Downtown with the Aurora Scavenger Hunt was an absolute blast. We loved solving puzzles at the City of Lights and seeing the Old Second National Bank.

Evelyn Mitchell

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